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In fulfilment of his pledge to impact on the lives of boxers and make meaningful and quantifiable efforts to promote and develop boxing in Nigeria and diaspora Adura Olanlehin has presented gloves worth two million, five hundred thousand naira to the six southwestern states of Nigeria. Adura made symbolic presentation of one of the most useful equipment to the exhilarated General Managers and Directors of Sports at the venue of the Zonal Elimination for ball Games held at Ilaji Sports Resort, Akanran, Ona Ara Local Government of Oyo, State, Nigeria. While addressing the coaches and other stakeholders at the Sports resort, the natonal coach to Paris Olympics, Adura olanlehin who is currently the Southwest Representative of Boxing Sports reiterated that he will ensure that all basic equipment that woll develop boxing at the grassroot level will be provided stressing that he will continue to build the capacity of the coaches in order to ensure that current coaches are exposed to...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chief Executive Officer of Cool Global Interlinks Travels, Alhaji Hamzat Ismail Kolade Oba has congratulated Ibadan-based Shooting Stars Sports Club for their victory over Crown FC of Ogbomoso in the final of the 2025 Oyo State President Federation Cup decided Sunday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Coach Gbenga Ogunbote lads edged Crown FC under the tutelage of Ayodeji Ayeni 4-2 via penalties to reclaim the title they won in 2023 against Ilaji FC. Incidentally, both teams have qualified for President Cupb billed to kick-off March 5 across the federation. Ilaji FC and Shooting Stars represented Oyo State at the last edition while Crown FC will make a return after five years. Alhaji Hamzat Ismail Kolade Oba who also donated a giant trophy and medals to the Oyo State Football Association said that the keenly contested cup final has shown the performances of both teams at the Nigeria Pro...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC have comfortably beaten Oyomesi FC  2-0 in this afternoon's 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup semi-final encounter at the Olubadan stadium. After a goalless first half, it was the Ajilete Warriors who went ahead through Nwaiwu Oyeka"s twenty-five minute after the break. The Ogbomoso based team doubled the tally from a calmly acrobatic kick from Seye Adegbite to put any nerves to rest in the 75th minute, ensuring that his team will face the winner between Shooting Stars and Oye Olohun FC nor Ilaji FC at the final.. The win was a big relief for Ayodeji Ayeni's boys after crashing out at the knock-out stages in previous three editions. They lost to Oyo Housing on penalties in 2022, crashed out against Iseyin Rocks in 2023 and lost to the defending champions, Ilaji FC last year. Seye Adegbite has two goals on his name and has been tipped for top scorer award at the final natch. The final match, acc...

By Tunde Ajibike Over Six Hundred Athletes (600) and Sixty (60) Officials from the Six States in the Southwest Zone of the Federation will participate in the Ball Games Zonal Elimination Competition scheduled to hold as from 23rd to 28th February, 2025 at the Ilaji Sports Resorts, Akanran in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth & Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke made this disclosure today in Ibadan. The Commissioner stated further that the Ball Games that will feature in the preliminaries will include Football, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Handball, Volleyball, Abula and Beach Volleyball, adding that the Zonal Elimination that is being organised and coordinated by the National Sports Commission (NSC) simultaneously in all the Six Geo-Political Zones of the country in accordance to the time-line earlier issued. The Commissioner disclosed further that the participating States include Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti and Lagos State, stressing that ...

By Tunde Ajibike Over Three Hundred & Sixty Athletes (360) and their Officials from the Six States in the Southwest of Nigeria will converge in Lagos for the maiden edition of Southwest Games tagged 'Bola Ahmed Tinubu Southwest Alliance Games' which is scheduled to hold as from 25th to 28th March, 2025. The Managing Director of Practogali Partners, Mrs. Funmilola Adedipe, the organiser and convener of the Southwest Games made this disclosure today at the strategic meeting organised for the General Managers of the Six Southwestern States at the Colossus Conference Centre, Ikeja. The multi-sports initiative which is the first of it kind is aimed at empowering youths, fostering communal unity and developing talents amongst the under-18 Athletes in the Southwest region of Nigeria. According to Funmilola Adedipe, the tournament is billed to hold in March to commemorate ''the birthday of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, adding that th...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC captain, Ugochukwu Anozie, spoke to OyoSportsNews after Crown FC 1-0 late minute win over Edel FC on Saturday. This is what he said: on the performance… We just continued to just play our game. We might be under pressure to score, but we are quite sure we are doing well by creating chances. The only worry is to utilize just one opportunity because they came to defend. We knew they would come for us because of their position on the table. We were in haste and also not panic. We got that goal at the most appropriate time to end the game. After the goal, the final whistle sounded. on the team best display playing up front… We had no problem creating chances and being in possession. We created about 15 chances. All we need to do is utilize those opportunities. Though fatigue may have affected us but we must make sure those opportunities count in no time. Message to fans... It was a big win for us. It has co...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Adebisi Olamikun has been named as Inter Lagos' player for January 2025 at the on-going Nigeria National League. The defender received the award on the pitch Friday moring at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, where there were few fans present at the stadium. It’s a well deserved – and much expected – award for the Ilaji Football Club product, who was outstanding in January under former Coach Gabriel Ezema. Adebisi Olamikun Timileyin who joined Inter Lagos FC on loan from Ilaji FC won the Player of Month award ahead of Abubakar Shuaibu. The versatile wing back has basically been the main driving force of the Inter Lagos in attack and defence for large periods since commencement of the season. There’s no doubt that he’s been absolutely brilliant this season, and we expect him to carry on in the same vein next time out.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC goalkeeper Oladeji Joshua has revealed his delight at being named NNL/PROSTAR SPORTS LIGHTHUB Best Goalkeeper for January 2025 at the ongoing 2024/25 season. The former Gateway United, Warri Wolves and Ekiti United scooped the award, beating the likes of Sunday Odoani of Abia Comets to win the award, largely because of his displays at the Igbajo United and Lagos which helped Crown FC to five consecutive clean sheet and away results. Oladeji Joshua rejoined Technical Adviser Ayodeji Ayeni having worked together at Ekiti United in 2019. "It is a dream come true, this has been my target for about three seasons ago. It came at then right time and best moment for me. The team is doing fine in the league its a collective efforts from everyone in the team." "I'm delighted when I heard the news, goalkeepers' effort and contributions were hardly notice and I'm happy this is happening. ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso midfielder Wasiu Falolu has dedicated his Man-of-the-match award to his teammates and fans as he said the 1-0 win over Edel FC was a collective effort. Wasiu Falolu's contributions in the midfield helped Crown FC secure a late win against stubborn Edel FC on Saturday at Soun stadium. The Ajilete Warriors needed to consolidate their recent away good runs, and Wasiu was exceptional and intrusmental in the last minute victory. Wasiu Falolu, whonhas won second Man of the Match award this season said that the team’s togetherness has been key to their recent results in the league and commended the fans, supporters and football lovers of the club for the support, believe and prayers. "I play for the badge. We all play for the badge. The more we play together, the more fluid we become. I’m standing here now, but this award reflects the whole team’s performance. I want to dedicate this award...

  By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Moses Ngbede produced a moment of outrageous brilliance to keep Crown FC's Super 8 play-off hopes burning brightly as The Ajilete Warriors beat Edel FC of Anambra 1-0 at Soun stadium, Ogbomoso. A goalless first half seemed Crown FC would suffer another major setback in their attempts to secure play-off ticket for a fight for promotion to the elite league after several attempts were off target and denied by Edel FC goalkeeper. However, just as Edel FC seemed set to claim a draw their wholehearted efforts totally deserved, Moses Ngbede spotted his chance when he struck late to secure a 1-0 victory in the matchday nine of the Nigeria National League Conference A fixture. The black skinned striker scored with a tap-in from Azeez Yusuff's cross from a corner kick with a minute left for the referee to round off the match. The Ajilete Warriors, going into the match with fourteen [14] points following a decen...